NewsWorld newsLIVEUpdated 8 mins agoA horrigying shooting has taken place in Toledo, Ohio, after a gunman opened fire ath the Old West End Festival on Saturday, with a heavy police and emergency medical presence on the sceneCallum HoarePolice and emergency services rushed to the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon, following a shooting.Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved.Officers were deployed throughout the Old West End neighbourhood to secure the area and provide emergency medical support.Eyewitnesses reported seeing a significant number of police vehicles, emergency medical units, and a heightened law enforcement presence, as organisers worked to ensure the safety of festival-goers. Reports of gunshots were also heard by those in attendance.Today00:24 BSTEyewitness claims up to five shotOne potential witness to the carnage, who wrote on social media, said the suspects shot about "4-5 people." That claim couldn't immediately be verified."I was right in the middle of it," they said. Group of kids were fighting, one pulled a gun and wildly shot."Today00:13 BSTMultiple victims taken to hospitalCops say multiple victims have been taken to hospital. It is still unclear how many were shot and what the circumstances of the shooting are.Today00:11 BSTShooting was at historic festivalThe Old West End Festival is a two-day celebration in Toledo's historic district that includes live music, food vendors, home tours and shopping.‌Today00:10 BSTCops searching for suspectThe Toledo Police Department is actively searching for the suspect or suspects involved.They added: "The investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area and expect a significant police presence as officers continue their search and investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident."Today00:05 BSTToledo police confirm 'many victims'Posting on X, the police said: "At approximately 5:37 p.m., Toledo Police officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Delaware Avenue and Glenwood Avenue near the Old West End Festival. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shooting victims. Many victims have been transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment."Today00:02 BSTWelcome to the blogWhat we know so far is that a gunman has opened fire at the Old West End Festival in Ohio.There are said to be "many vitims" with the gumnan fleeing the scene.‌